Manchester United’s poor performance has raised concerns after a dispiriting 2-0 defeat at West Ham, extending the team’s goalless run to four matches, a first since 1992. Erik Ten Hag, the beleaguered boss, maintains hope despite the disappointing performance.
Ten Hag assured fans that the team has players capable of scoring goals, but the team must take responsibility and work together to improve their performance. He acknowledged the setbacks and injuries but emphasized the squad’s potential to win games and score goals.
The team’s stats paint a grim picture, with 13 defeats in 26 matches this season, the most before Christmas since 1931, and a 20th defeat in 2023, the worst tally in a calendar year since 1989. Late goals from Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus saw West Ham defeating United, lifting them above the Red Devils in the Premier League standings.
David Moyes, West Ham’s manager, credited the team’s victory to Bowen’s goal and expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance despite selling Declan Rice to Arsenal. He highlighted the progress the team has made, earning 30 points, and expressed the team’s aspirations to continue to improve.
United’s inability to score goals and secure victories is a cause for concern, and failing to address these issues could have long-term implications for the team. With the talent and potential in the squad, there is an opportunity for growth and improvement, but it will require team effort and determination to turn their fortunes around.